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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.48, 14,428.98 and 3,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.48, 14,428.98 and 3,459.96 is: 5,192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.48 : 14,428.98 = 3,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.48/14,428.98 = 3,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.48x = 14,428.98 × 3,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.48x = 49,923,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,923,693.64/9,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.01

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